How many recalls does the 2013 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel have?

The 2013 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2013 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel has an open recall?

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2013 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2013 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,642 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEATS 18V472000 2018-07-20 1,376 affected

Defect

Van-Con, Inc. (Van-Con) is recalling certain 2011-2018 33803 Dual Rear Wheel school buses, equipped with CE White/HSM SB11-30" series, standard, unbelted, school bus seats, or SB11-30" series school bus seats with lap belts only. The foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in…

Consequence

If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Van-Con will install a parts kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2019. Owners may contact Van-Con customer service at 1-732-356-8484.

SEAT BELTS 17V666000 2017-10-19 266 affected

Defect

Van-Con, Inc. (Van-Con) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Dual Rear-Wheel school buses, model 33803, built on Chevrolet 3500 chassis. The seat belt buckle latch plate assembly, when buckled, may rest across the seated passenger's lap instead of being located to the side of the passenger. As such, these vehicles fail…

Consequence

The incorrectly positioned seat belt assembly may increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Van-Con will notify owners and will replace the buckle end of the seat belt with a shorter length buckle end, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2017. Owners may contact Van-Con customer service at 1-732-356-8484.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.